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Tour of the Quilt Country

Faustian Bargain

February 22 2025
Bronson FL
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Distances: TBC
Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs
From the expanding NFFGS cabal rises our newest event. This course embraces the spirit of adventure by heading deep into the wilds of northwest Florida forests. We will visit the Goethe State Forest on our way out of Historic Bronson and ride towards the unconquered and untamed Upper Waccasassa Preserve. There are few roads and even fewer residents. Plenty of wildlife and sketchy characters await so any attacks off the front of the group will be at your own risk. Many have entered these parts but not all have returned.

There is one store stop in sleepy Otter Creek at Hershel's Bait shop (mile 46). Authentic Florida snacks and a gift shop for those wanting a souvenir from the adventure.

The final leg of the tour will take you through Devils Hammock Preserve. It is a lonely stretch that has only one way in and one way out. This means negotiating the Devils Rapids as you attempt to find a way back to civilization. Don't worry your shoes probably won't get wet, but no guarantee this will be an easy passage.
Come along for this historic journey over 66 miles through the wild, wild west of North Florida. You will need a bike that plays well in the dirt.

Rolling out from the Levy County Courthouse at 10 am.

Links for course map will be posted in event discussion during the week prior to ride.

* The organizers make no claims as to the surface or traffic conditions of any route. We post the maps, you decide to ride.
* These are open public roads with all the hazards included thereon. Know your skills, know your physical limits. Ride at YOUR OWN risk.
* We recommend always riding with a 50+ lumen rear flasher in daytime.
* We expect all participants to adhere to common sense COVID protocols. If you have a problem with that, stay home. These events are free of charge so we don't need your revenue. Nor do we need your opinion.
* Now get out and ride.

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Start Located At: Bronson, FL 32621, USA
 
 
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